| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/18/2007 9:19:31 PM | Let me share my thoughts on life in the 40's.
For me when I turned 40 I didnt go through the oh no not another birthday mood... like I did in my 30's.
Somehow, for whatever reason my 40's gave me a since of peace and ease that I didnt have at any other age.
It is not easy being single in my 40's, many men in California are more interested in much younger women so it limits my options.
But there are so many great things in my life and where I am that I wouldnt change my age. My body my looks....lol yes....but not my age.
But in the mean time, enjoy whatever age you are. Each era holds something great, dont miss out on it. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/19/2007 7:01:34 AM | Life begins today. The day that the small light bulb comes on in your head and you see what can be fun. Life is to be enjoyed. Love yourself, keep active, look for new things to do.
I will be 70 this year. Just got back from a CO ski trip. Sail, golf, scuba, and love to flirt with women.
You are just starting. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/19/2007 12:27:28 PM | well lets see if I can remember 40 lol life is as good at any age as it is at 40 .
I think as long as you decide to enjoy life the numbers dont mean a thing they just change what you can do or choose to do ,
I feel great at 40 ,ok ++++++++ count them if you like lol ,if you have someone to enjoy your time with age doesnt really matter ,hope you all have a great day now where is my cane  see ya  Jim | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/19/2007 1:28:10 PM | Most people begin a new life in their 40's or 50's as that is when many midlife crises hit such as career change, divorce, death of parents, job loss, health problems, fear of own death.
There comes a feeling of power and depth and versatility when you make it through these challenges. You feel you've already lived long enough and every new day is just a gift. So, when you awaken each morning you can ask yourself "What do I want to be, do, or accomplish today?" | |
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Joined: 12/4/2006
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/21/2007 12:43:33 AM | | couldnt tell ya hun. didnt have a life before 40 and that hasnt changed much. of course i guess it would be a new kinda life cause i was married most of my younger days. now i am single and alone so id say mine slowed down considerably | |
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Joined: 12/29/2006
Msg: 56 | |
| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/25/2007 3:46:52 AM | | In response to message posted by JustYouand Me. How fantastically you put it. When you have faced crises..and I mean real crises...the loss of loved ones through death or divorce, the facing of your own mortality - threat of or actual job loss. Any or all of those things make you want to rush out and grab life. You realise that this isn't a dress rehearsal for a later event...this is it... have fun, love, laugh - be happy. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/25/2007 8:35:25 AM | My life really took off when I turned 41. I got divorced and starting taking the time to actually learn more about ME. The ups and downs, ins and outs of what and who I am and where I'm going to. Oh man... it took almost 9 years to get to the realization that I am worth more now than I was back then. I may look a tad older, but I feel mentally more mature and still young.
Some people get their act together early in life... I wish I had been one of them. Now I'm (as of this text) 48 years old and looking at 50. And I still feel young, but much more in tune with things.
So yeap, I do think life begins at 40. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/27/2007 5:40:02 AM | Smiles
My personal idea on life begins at 40 - YES for me it did
Starting my life as a young (to young) wife and mother - after raising the children - getting the retirement job - schooling - and learning life lessons.
20's are great - starting to climb the ladder
30's are work - half way up the ladder and doing alot of soul searching
40's wow - kids are growing up - job is secure - house is bought - retirement savings is almost there
TIME TO ENJOY LIFE - | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/27/2007 6:53:45 AM |
I am really interested in knowing does life really begin at 40 or is that just a myth?
Has life got even better after 40 or gone downhill?
My life began at 50 - when I left my ex . . . Didn't know what happiness was till then | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 2/27/2007 8:25:37 AM | | Life after 40 has been great for me. I got divorced and started living my life again. My kids are all grown now and living on their own, so I am an emptynester now. It is great. I have 5 grandchildren so if I want a kid fix I pick them up and when I am done, they go home. I am free to go where I want, when I want, without having to worry about babysitters for the kids and I have time vested in my job where I get a decent amount of vacation. I also have a better relationship with my kids now that they are adults. There is more respect all the way around. I have also met a great new man and expect that it will turn into something more serious since he is now talking about buying a house together and such. Yes, life after 40 can be great depending where you are at in you life cycle and what you truly want out of it. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 3/1/2007 2:52:01 PM | | Life certainly didn't begin at 40, it had been pretty good before that too, especially the being a mom part. But I will say this, for me it gets better and better with each passing year. Maybe it is partly because I realize more each year just how quickly time goes by and just how much of my life is already gone, but I find that the older I get the more I want to just live the life I want to live and let the BS alone. Living in, and being content with, the here and now has finally become attainable and that brings a lot of peace and opens up a lot of doors. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 3/1/2007 9:23:55 PM | I don't know that life begins at 40, but my life certainly took a different direction at 40. I read a lot of these posts and found myself nodding in agreement. The kids are raised and you have time to start thinking about what you want and where you want to go. Financially you are usually fairly secure. You don't have to worry about getting pregnant anymore so you can really (no pun intended) lay back and get into sex. You have enough confidence to decrease you drama tolerance to an all time low and you've seen enough to not be competitive or insecure about what you do or don't have.
I love being in my 40's...life's an adventure and I have the skill and grace to deal with it.
Whoever said youth is wasted on the young was so so right. What I wouldn't give to go back to my 25 year old body with my 45 year old brain! Oh the damage I could wreak upon the unsuspecting. LOL (That's sarcasm for those of you that are sarcasm challenged.)
I believe Robin Williams had the right idea, we should start out really old and age backwards so by the time we were ready to check out we would be cute little babies and people would want to take care of us!
A hui hou! | |
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Joined: 4/29/2006
Msg: 65 | |
| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 3/2/2007 2:40:47 PM | I am 51
and in the past 13 years, I probably have enjoyed and done more things than in the previous 38 years !
Only three weeks ago, did I go to my FIRST NHL hockey game.
That day, is the first time I tried sushi.
Only two weeks ago, for the first time, did I wander downtown Edmonton, checking out the new City Hall, and Library and numerous other buildings, and revisiting the Old West Edmonton Mall.
It was also my first time to an Ethiopian Restaurant.
I also enjoyed travelling on five planes.
LOTS of FIRSTS and lots of excitement, every day you want it.
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 3/28/2007 4:29:09 PM | I heard the other day that after fifty it's all down hill.. Well somewhere along the line that means we reached the top.. WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN??? WAS I ASLEEP??
That saying is because usually the children are out of the house, you are financially more stable, ready for retirement.. But that's not true these days, with the high divorce rate most men and women find themselves struggling to make ends meet, working harder and longer hours.. So I don't think that's true for most of the population now.
You just have to live your life like today is the last day, appreciate those you love, show kindness to those less fortunate, accept who you are, what you have, and do the best you can.. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 3/28/2007 5:15:11 PM | Life begins, in my opinion, when you "choose" to be happy. It's amazing the pitfalls and obstacles you can sail through with that little bit of control.
We go through stages - marriage, divorce, etc. No one age is better than others I'm thinking - until you change your thinking.
I'm loving life - all the ups and downs. I can always change my mood - because I recognize it as a choice. | |
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 4/3/2007 1:52:50 PM | It's all what you make out of the life you've given, WifeyMaterial35. At 40, I was very active with my daughters and grandchildren and my church. My life was fulfilling and fun and exciting, and I don't regret a minute of it. Today, at 50, I'm doing different things. My kids are grown, the grandkids are in school, and, instead of working with youth at my church as I did last decade, I'm volunteering as an EMT with the local Sheriff's Office. Is this as fulfilling? Absolutely. In a completely different way, but I'm having a blast. And I'm even looking around for a significant other to share this time of my life since I'm now alone. I do things sometimes and think, "I can't believe I'm doing this." But I haven't messed up yet. I'm more willing to take a few chances here and there since I don't have the responsibilities I used to have. It's a good feeling!
So life "begins" whenever you let it begin and it becomes whatever you make of it. Go ahead! Let go! Live, girl! | |
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Posted: 4/4/2007 5:33:36 PM | "I am really interested in knowing does life really begin at 40 or is that just a myth?
Has life got even better after 40 or gone downhill?
And if so what makes it so great?"
Life is great whateverage you are isn't it? Well as long as you have your health, all your body bits and a clear mind.
The people who say that life begins at 40 are usualy people who look backwards rather than forwards as for the rest of us who have a great life, it makes no difference so we don't even think about it.
Oh not again!  | |
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thora
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Joined: 3/10/2005
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| is it true or bulls**t that life begins at 40?
Posted: 4/4/2007 9:40:49 PM | going to have to agree with Iamthejeff.........
It really does depend on what you did before you were forty.......
I have to admit.....it's been pretty hard to top the life before 40........it's been rather anticlimactic in ways. It's not that it's BAD.....it's just that I did a lot before I was forty that most people don't do....... | |
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